JEWEL OF THE RANGE PARON LAKE 4250M

DURATION FULL DAY (11h)
MAX ALTITUDE 4,250 MSNM
DIFFICULTY EASY
TECHNICAL DOSSIER
EXPEDITION ID: HZ-PAR-FD

Mirror of The Andes

Paron Lake is considered the most important freshwater reservoir in the Cordillera Blanca. Its intense turquoise color and the amphitheater of snow-capped mountains surrounding it, including the famous Artesonraju, make it an essential destination in Ancash.

LOCATION Caraz, Ancash
VIEWS Artesonraju, Huandoy
ACTIVITY Navigation / Lookout
PUBLIC All levels
Paron Lake
09° 00' 00" S | 77° 41' 00" W
ONE DAY JOURNEY

Operations Timeline

08:00 AM

DEPARTURE FROM HUARAZ

Pick up from your hotel and heading north through the Huaylas Valley. Brief stop in Carhuaz to enjoy artisanal ice cream.

STATUS Start
10:30 AM

CARAZ & CONTROL POINT

We pass through Caraz "Dulzura" and ascend towards the Paron valley. Registration at the Cruz de Mayo community control.

MASL 2290m
12:00 PM

PARON LAKE (4250M)

Arrival at the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca. Free time to hike to the viewpoint, boat rides, or kayaking.

MASL 4250m
STATUS 3-4 h stay
03:30 PM

RETURN & LUNCH

Descent from the valley and strategic stop at a local restaurant for a regional lunch.

STATUS Descent
07:00 PM

ARRIVAL IN HUARAZ

Arrival in Huaraz city and final drop-off at the Main Square. End of services.

STATUS End
END OF TOUR